2017 Kme PredatorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Kme Predator. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-097 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Kme Predator has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2017 Kme Predator recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

36%repaired · 2023 Q3

Multiple axle: torque arm

Recall 21V-097 · Feb 19, 2021 · 88 vehicles · 32 repaired

Risk. Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2022 Q2

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 20V-341 · Jun 10, 2020 · 107 vehicles · 67 repaired

Risk. A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

41%repaired · 2022 Q1

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 20V-192 · Apr 2, 2020 · 678 vehicles · 277 repaired

Risk. An electrical short circuit may drain the battery, preventing the emergency vehicle from being able to operate, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 18V-433 · Jun 26, 2018 · 13 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kme.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Predator year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Predator median. How we score

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